Daug guitar chord (D Augmented)

The D augmented chord stands out with its striking and unresolved quality. Constructed from the notes D, F# and A# (root, major third, and augmented fifth), it introduces a unique tension that’s ideal for adding drama or unexpected shifts in your music. Below, you'll find six variations how to play the "D aug" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

• Use your index finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 2nd fret
• Press the B (2nd) string on the 3rd fret with your ring finger
• Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Press down on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret using your index finger
• Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
• Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 3rd fret
• Press the D (4th) string on the 4th fret with your pinky
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
• With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret using your ring finger
• Use your pinky to press the A (5th) string down on the 5th fret
• Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

• Press down on the E (1st) string at the 6th fret using your index finger
• Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret and press down
• Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
• Press the D (4th) string on the 8th fret with your pinky
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 2nd to the 3rd strings
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
• Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 9th fret
• Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string

• Press down on the E (1st) string at the 10th fret using your index finger
• Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
• Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 11th fret
• Press the D (4th) string on the 12th fret with your pinky
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string